Brandy Cream Shrimp

Very elegant, very good! This is an easy recipe for a romantic dinner. You could also put the shrimp on picks for an appetizer.

• Ready In: 29 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup chicken broth
• 3  tablespoons  chopped shallots
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 4  tablespoons brandy
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes and softened
• 4  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2  lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh chives

Directions

1. In saucepan combine broth and shallots.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
3. Simmer, covered for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in whipping cream and brandy.
5. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup.
6. Add butter, one piece at a time, whisking well.
7. Stir in lemon juice and white pepper.
8. In skillet, saute shrimp in oil for 4 minutes.
9. Add sauce; heat through; sprinkle with chives.